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Volume 25 - Issue 2 - February 2013

Original Contribution
Percutaneous Edge-to-Edge Repair of Mitral Regurgitation as a Bail-Out Strategy in Critically Ill Patients
01/29/2013
Ulrike Krumsdorf, MD; Emmanuel Chorianopoulos, MD; Sven T. Pleger, MD; Hugo A. Katus, MD; Raffi Bekeredjian, MD
Percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair using the MitraClip device has evolved as a new tool for the treatment of severe mitral valve regurgitation. This technique has been evaluated both in surgical low and high risk patients. The aim...
Percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair using the MitraClip device has evolved as a new tool for the treatment of severe mitral valve regurgitation. This technique has been evaluated both in surgical low and high risk patients. The aim...
Percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Head and Neck Vessel Size by Angiography Predicts Neo-Aortic Arch Obstruction After Norwood/Sano Operation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
01/29/2013
Frank J. Raucci, MD, PhD; Christine Saunders, BS, RDCS; James J. Gangemi, MD; K. Anitha Jayakumar, MD, MRCP
Neo-aortic arch obstruction is associated with morbidity and mortality after Norwood/Sano operation for HLHS and no objective measure has predicted the initial occurrence of NAAO. Computational flow models of aortic coarctation demonstrate...
Neo-aortic arch obstruction is associated with morbidity and mortality after Norwood/Sano operation for HLHS and no objective measure has predicted the initial occurrence of NAAO. Computational flow models of aortic coarctation demonstrate...
Neo-aortic arch obstruction is...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Transcatheter Closure of Secundum ASD Using Occlutech Figulla-N Device in Symptomatic Children Younger Than 2 Years of Age
01/29/2013
Rasha I. Ammar, MD; Ranya A. Hegazy, MD
Atrial septal defect transcatheter occlusion techniques have become alternative to surgical procedures. We evaluated the efficiency and safety of the Occlutech Figulla-N device in percutaneous closure of secundum atrial septal defects in...
Atrial septal defect transcatheter occlusion techniques have become alternative to surgical procedures. We evaluated the efficiency and safety of the Occlutech Figulla-N device in percutaneous closure of secundum atrial septal defects in...
Atrial septal defect...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Effects of Two Different Treatments With Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Patients With Chronic Renal Dysfunction Submitted to Coronary Invasive Procedures
01/29/2013
Daniele Landi, MD; Salvatore Mario Romano, MD; Alessio Mattesini, MD; Gian Franco Gensini, MD; Cristina Giglioli, MD; Valentina Spini, MD; Emanuele Cecchi, MD; Marco Chiostri, MD
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) require the use of iodinated contrast medium and consequently pose the risk of contrast induced nephropathy (CIN), that can negatively impact on outcome. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)...
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) require the use of iodinated contrast medium and consequently pose the risk of contrast induced nephropathy (CIN), that can negatively impact on outcome. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)...
Percutaneous coronary...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Use of Orbital Atherectomy Treatment in a High-Volume Clinical Practice Modifies Non-Compliant Plaque to Deliver Durable Long-Term Results
01/29/2013
Prakash Makam, MD
Resistant fibrotic calcified plaque is a major limitation in treating peripheral arterial disease. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty balloon pressures of 8-16 atms are typically required in these lesions. Ultrasound has detected...
Resistant fibrotic calcified plaque is a major limitation in treating peripheral arterial disease. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty balloon pressures of 8-16 atms are typically required in these lesions. Ultrasound has detected...
Resistant fibrotic calcified...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
Acute Hand Ischemia After Radial Intervention in Patient with CREST-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension: Successful Treatment With Manual Thromboaspiration
01/29/2013
Nevio Taglieri, MD; Antonio Marzocchi, MD; Nazzareno Galie, MD
We described the case of a 60-year-old lady with CREST (calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia) associated pulmonary hypertension undergoing trans-radial (TR) coronary angiography to...
We described the case of a 60-year-old lady with CREST (calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia) associated pulmonary hypertension undergoing trans-radial (TR) coronary angiography to...
We described the case of a...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Percutaneous Closure of Paravalvular Leaks After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation With Edwards SAPIEN Prosthesis: A Report of Two Cases
01/29/2013
Jorge Salgado-Fernández, MD; Nicolás Vázquez-González, MD; Rodrigo Estévez-Loureiro, MD, PhD
Significant periprosthetic aortic regurgitation (PAR) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with Edwards SAPIEN prosthesis has become a major concern of this technique given its association with impaired survival. We report the...
Significant periprosthetic aortic regurgitation (PAR) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with Edwards SAPIEN prosthesis has become a major concern of this technique given its association with impaired survival. We report the...
Significant periprosthetic...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Tips and Techniques
Transcatheter Closure of Patent Arterial Duct With Amplatzer Duct Occluder II Additional Sizes in Children
01/29/2013
Nikolaos G. Eleftherakis, MD; Athina Vekiou, MD
Amplatzer Duct Occluder II Additional Sizes is a new generation of devices for arterial duct closure, appropriate for infants and older children. We report the successful transcatheter closure of the arterial duct in an infant and two older...
Amplatzer Duct Occluder II Additional Sizes is a new generation of devices for arterial duct closure, appropriate for infants and older children. We report the successful transcatheter closure of the arterial duct in an infant and two older...
Amplatzer Duct Occluder II...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Critical Ostial Left Main and Right Coronary Artery Stenosis Secondary to Takayasu Arteritis in a Young Female Simulating Pulmonary Embolism at Presentation
01/30/2013
Joshua S. Lee, MD, DO; David T. Schachter, MD; George R. Mount, MD
This case underlines the importance of having a high clinical suspicion for Takayasu arteritis in the young female population with ischemic symptoms in order to allow early diagnosis in hopes of preventing further complications.
This case underlines the importance of having a high clinical suspicion for Takayasu arteritis in the young female population with ischemic symptoms in order to allow early diagnosis in hopes of preventing further complications.
This case underlines the...
01/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Invasive Thoughts
Circulatory Support Devices in the Catheterization Laboratory: Evolution or Revolution?
01/29/2013
Navin Kumar Kapur, MD
The increasing heart failure population has led to a growing demand for mechanical support options to support coronary and non-coronary interventions. Therefore, the approach to the high risk interventional patient now requires a better...
The increasing heart failure population has led to a growing demand for mechanical support options to support coronary and non-coronary interventions. Therefore, the approach to the high risk interventional patient now requires a better...
The increasing heart failure...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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HeartFlow Plaque Analysis
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Heartflow Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance and Launch of Next Generation Heartflow Plaque Analysis Platform
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Heartflow also announced that Heartflow Plaque Analysis will be covered by Cigna across all of its lines of business, including Commercial and Medicare Advantage plans, beginning in October.
Heartflow also announced that Heartflow Plaque Analysis will be covered by Cigna across all of its lines of business, including Commercial and Medicare Advantage plans, beginning in October.
Heartflow also announced that...
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Cardiogenic Shock
New SCAI Initiative Targets Faster Shock Diagnosis and Care with ‘Door to Lactate Clearance’
09/19/2025
“SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance (SCAI DLC) Cardiogenic Shock Initiative: Definition, Hypothesis and Call to Action” was unveiled September 19 at the SCAI SHOCK Conference in Tampa, FL, with simultaneous publication in JSCAI.  
“SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance (SCAI DLC) Cardiogenic Shock Initiative: Definition, Hypothesis and Call to Action” was unveiled September 19 at the SCAI SHOCK Conference in Tampa, FL, with simultaneous publication in JSCAI.  
“SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance...
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Cath Lab Digest
Hyperkalemia
AccurKardia Announces Clinical Pilot Study of Its AK+ Guard ECG-based, AI-powered Hyperkalemia Detection Software
09/18/2025
Hyperkalemia, or an excess of serum potassium in the blood, is a common condition affecting patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end stage renal disease, and heart failure that can result in dangerous arrhythmias and sudden cardiac...
Hyperkalemia, or an excess of serum potassium in the blood, is a common condition affecting patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end stage renal disease, and heart failure that can result in dangerous arrhythmias and sudden cardiac...
Hyperkalemia, or an excess of...
09/18/2025
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Patient Care
Hitting the Right Note: The Healing Power of Music Therapy in the Cardiac ICU
09/18/2025
Music therapy could significantly reduce heart rate, blood pressure and patient–ventilator asynchronies for patients admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU), according to research being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 taking...
Music therapy could significantly reduce heart rate, blood pressure and patient–ventilator asynchronies for patients admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU), according to research being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 taking...
Music therapy could...
09/18/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Pulmonary Embolism
Imperative Care Announces Late-Breaking Data Presentation and Peer-Reviewed Publication from Pivotal Trial of Symphony Thrombectomy System in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism
09/18/2025
The Symphony Thrombectomy System is an aspiration catheter system engineered to deliver more efficient and effective clot removal in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Symphony uniquely combines large-bore power with precise deep...
The Symphony Thrombectomy System is an aspiration catheter system engineered to deliver more efficient and effective clot removal in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Symphony uniquely combines large-bore power with precise deep...
The Symphony Thrombectomy System...
09/18/2025
Cath Lab Digest
CVD
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Rises in Mexico, Despite Improved Cholesterol Control
09/18/2025
Despite improved statin use and cholesterol control, cardiovascular disease risk rose in Mexico between 2016 and 2023, according to a study being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 that used region-specific tools to more accurately predict...
Despite improved statin use and cholesterol control, cardiovascular disease risk rose in Mexico between 2016 and 2023, according to a study being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 that used region-specific tools to more accurately predict...
Despite improved statin use and...
09/18/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Thrombectomy
Penumbra's Lightning Bolt 6X with Trax Now Available in 150 cm, Bringing the Power of CAVT to More Distal Anatomy Below the Knee
09/16/2025
“Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX has been highly effective in addressing smaller embolized fragments in the AT,” says Dr. Visharad Patel at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, GA. “We have been impressed with its ability to navigate...
“Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX has been highly effective in addressing smaller embolized fragments in the AT,” says Dr. Visharad Patel at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, GA. “We have been impressed with its ability to navigate...
“Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX has...
09/16/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Heart Failure
ELEVATE-HFpEF: Medtronic Initiates Global Pivotal Study of Cardiac Pacing in New Patient Population
09/16/2025
Participants will either receive a pacemaker programmed with an elevated, personalized pacing rate, or one programmed to provide a non-personalized backup pacing rate if needed.
Participants will either receive a pacemaker programmed with an elevated, personalized pacing rate, or one programmed to provide a non-personalized backup pacing rate if needed.
Participants will either receive...
09/16/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral IVL
Shockwave Javelin Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy Catheter Launched in Europe to Transform Treatment of Difficult-to-Cross Calcified Lesions
09/16/2025
“The Shockwave Javelin Peripheral IVL catheter helps address one of the most persistent technical barriers in complex below the knee (BTK) revascularization – the ‘device-uncrossable’ calcified lesion,” said Dr. Narayanan Thulasidasan
“The Shockwave Javelin Peripheral IVL catheter helps address one of the most persistent technical barriers in complex below the knee (BTK) revascularization – the ‘device-uncrossable’ calcified lesion,” said Dr. Narayanan Thulasidasan
“The Shockwave Javelin...
09/16/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Dr. Annapoorna Kini (left) and her team outside of The Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab
AI Research
Mount Sinai Launches Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab
09/16/2025
Annapoorna Kini, MD, will serve as Director of The Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab. The new lab will focus on many aspects of interventional cardiology, from procedural to educational.
Annapoorna Kini, MD, will serve as Director of The Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab. The new lab will focus on many aspects of interventional cardiology, from procedural to educational.
Annapoorna Kini, MD, will serve...
09/16/2025
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Clinical Videos
Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route
09/26/2025
Video Supplement to "Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Leadless...
09/26/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route
09/26/2025
09/26/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
Aortic Valve Calcification Alone Identifies Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Benefit in Classical Low-Flow, Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis
09/25/2025
The authors sought to determine if the prognostic relevance of aortic valve calcification differs by low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis subtype.
The authors sought to determine if the prognostic relevance of aortic valve calcification differs by low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis subtype.
The authors sought to determine...
09/25/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
09/24/2025
Video Supplement to "A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion" (Clinical Image).
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09/24/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
09/24/2025
An 83-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation presented with a subdural hematoma. His apixaban was stopped and a pacemaker was implanted.
An 83-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation presented with a subdural hematoma. His apixaban was stopped and a pacemaker was implanted.
An 83-year-old man with a...
09/24/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Casazza headshot
Author Interview
Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach
09/23/2025
Richard Casazza, MAS
Dr Richard Casazza shares background and insights on his article, "Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach."
Dr Richard Casazza shares background and insights on his article, "Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach."
Dr Richard Casazza shares...
09/23/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
HeartFlow Plaque Analysis
plaque analysis
Heartflow Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance and Launch of Next Generation Heartflow Plaque Analysis Platform
09/22/2025
Heartflow also announced that Heartflow Plaque Analysis will be covered by Cigna across all of its lines of business, including Commercial and Medicare Advantage plans, beginning in October.
Heartflow also announced that Heartflow Plaque Analysis will be covered by Cigna across all of its lines of business, including Commercial and Medicare Advantage plans, beginning in October.
Heartflow also announced that...
09/22/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiogenic Shock
New SCAI Initiative Targets Faster Shock Diagnosis and Care with ‘Door to Lactate Clearance’
09/19/2025
“SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance (SCAI DLC) Cardiogenic Shock Initiative: Definition, Hypothesis and Call to Action” was unveiled September 19 at the SCAI SHOCK Conference in Tampa, FL, with simultaneous publication in JSCAI.  
“SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance (SCAI DLC) Cardiogenic Shock Initiative: Definition, Hypothesis and Call to Action” was unveiled September 19 at the SCAI SHOCK Conference in Tampa, FL, with simultaneous publication in JSCAI.  
“SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance...
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Cath Lab Digest
Hyperkalemia
AccurKardia Announces Clinical Pilot Study of Its AK+ Guard ECG-based, AI-powered Hyperkalemia Detection Software
09/18/2025
Hyperkalemia, or an excess of serum potassium in the blood, is a common condition affecting patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end stage renal disease, and heart failure that can result in dangerous arrhythmias and sudden cardiac...
Hyperkalemia, or an excess of serum potassium in the blood, is a common condition affecting patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end stage renal disease, and heart failure that can result in dangerous arrhythmias and sudden cardiac...
Hyperkalemia, or an excess of...
09/18/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Patient Care
Hitting the Right Note: The Healing Power of Music Therapy in the Cardiac ICU
09/18/2025
Music therapy could significantly reduce heart rate, blood pressure and patient–ventilator asynchronies for patients admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU), according to research being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 taking...
Music therapy could significantly reduce heart rate, blood pressure and patient–ventilator asynchronies for patients admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU), according to research being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 taking...
Music therapy could...
09/18/2025
Cath Lab Digest

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